The University of Media, Arts and Communication has temporarily moved lectures online from Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5, 2026, following heavy rains and flooding in Accra. In a memorandum issued by the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, management said the decision was informed by recent flooding on Monday, June 29, and a weather advisory from the Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasting further heavy rains and thunderstorms. The university said the move is intended to protect students, lecturers, and staff while ensuring academic work continues. Face-to-face lectures are expected to resume on Monday, July 6, unless management communicates otherwise. The…
Author: Daniel Sterling
The Students’ Representative Council of the University of Media, Arts and Communication has secured a strategic partnership with KEBER Limited to provide practical benefits and new opportunities for students during the 2025/2026 academic year. The partnership, facilitated through the Office of External Affairs, forms part of the Kouyo-Miciah administration’s commitment to pursuing innovative collaborations that improve student welfare, promote industry engagement and enhance the overall student experience. A key component of the partnership is the introduction of affordable ride options for UniMAC students through KEBER’s mobility platform. The initiative is expected to provide students with safer, more convenient and cost-effective…
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is moving forward with plans to establish a new campus in Kenyasi in the Ahafo Region after receiving approval from the Ministry of Education.The university delegation led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Richard Kwasi Amankwah recently met with traditional authorities and government officials to discuss the project and assess preparations for its implementation. The proposed campus already has key infrastructure, including a four-storey lecture block, laboratories, office facilities, hostels, and a library under construction. Stakeholders, including the Ahafo Regional Minister and the Kenyasi Traditional Council, have pledged support to ensure the campus becomes operational. According…
Technical universities in Ghana have been urged to redesign their curricula, teaching methods and research focus to align with the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and industry. Speaking at the Seventh Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Ho Technical University, Rector of Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Ron S. J. Tuninga, said AI presents both opportunities and challenges, making it necessary for institutions to equip students with skills such as critical thinking, creativity, ethical reasoning and lifelong learning. He called on technical universities to embrace multidisciplinary education, strengthen industry collaboration, integrate AI-related competencies into academic programmes…
Mary Antwi, daughter of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has graduated from DPS International School in Accra. Mary joins a list of notable DPS International alumni, including Oheneba Kwame Kyeretwie Osei Tutu, son of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who graduated from the school in 2025. The graduation ceremony was attended by family and loved ones, with Chairman Wontumi celebrating the milestone with his daughter. Ahead of the ceremony, Mary and her classmates took part in a leavers’ dinner and prom night to mark the end of their secondary education. She is…
The Ghana Education Service has banned flamboyant post-examination celebrations on school premises, citing concerns over growing displays of wealth during celebrations of students completing Senior High School. In a statement dated June 19, 2026, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES said it had observed an emerging trend where some parents and guardians present expensive gifts, including motor vehicles and money bouquets, to their children or wards on school campuses. GES clarified that it is not against parents and guardians celebrating the academic achievements of their children. However, it said such celebrations should not take the…
Ghanaian actor and film director, Van Vicker, has added another academic achievement to his name after graduating with a First-Class Honours Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Wisconsin International University College Ghana. The award-winning actor celebrated the milestone following the university’s 2026 congregation ceremony, held on Friday, June 19, at the CEM Auditorium in North Legon. He later shared photos from the graduation ceremony on social media, capturing moments with colleagues and fellow graduates. Reflecting on his achievement, Van Vicker noted that earning a First-Class Honours degree demonstrates academic excellence but does not automatically make one a successful legal practitioner.…
Five students of Central University have been arrested by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over their alleged involvement in the production and sale of cannabis-infused products during SRC Week activities on campus. According to preliminary investigations, the students—reported to be in Levels 100, 300, and 400—were allegedly producing and selling cannabis-infused ice cream, sobolo, toffees, pepper, and eggs, in addition to dealing in raw cannabis. Authorities seized suspected substances for forensic examination. In response to the incident, Central University has suspended all remaining SRC Week activities and is cooperating with NACOC and other relevant authorities as investigations continue. The university…
The Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has educated pupils from six basic schools on responsible internet use and the importance of protecting personal information online. The sensitisation programme formed part of activities marking the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration, held under the theme, “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.” The exercise took place on June 10, 2026, at St. Augustine Primary School, St. Augustine Junior High School, St. Monica’s Primary School, St. Monica’s Junior High School, St. Francis Primary School and St. Francis Junior High School. Addressing the pupils, the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba…
The Member of Parliament for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Constituency, in the Savannah Region, Hon. Andrew Dari Chiwitey has appealed to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to provide urgent support for deteriorating school infrastructure in the area. According to the MP, many schools are in poor condition, creating an unconducive environment for teaching and learning. The appeal seeks increased investment in classroom blocks, furniture, and other essential educational facilities to improve the quality of education in the constituency. The MP stressed that addressing the infrastructure challenges would help enhance learning outcomes and ensure students have access to safe and comfortable school…